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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad That Wow Your Guests

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad combines smoky grilled corn with tender pasta for a refreshing summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Short Pasta Elbow or rotini shapes work best.
For the Corn
  • 3 cups Corn Grilled or roasted for smoky flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Consider using low-fat mayo.
  • 0.33 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a healthier swap.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Substitute with lemon juice if needed.
  • 1 tsp Lime Zest Enhances flavor beautifully.
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust according to heat preference.
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika For mild flavor, use regular paprika.
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be substituted.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Substitute with feta for creamier texture.
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro Swap with parsley for a milder taste.

Equipment

  • pot
  • grill or skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta by boiling a large pot of salted water, adding the pasta, and cooking until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the corn by grilling or roasting until lightly charred, about 7-10 minutes. Cool slightly before adding to the salad.
  3. Make the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine cooled pasta and corn in a large bowl, pour dressing over, and gently fold in cotija cheese and cilantro.
  5. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
  6. Serve and enjoy cold, adjusting seasoning or adding lime juice if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pasta salad is perfect for gatherings and offers great make-ahead appeal. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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